Wutai Mountain Bodhisattva Peak

Bodhisattva Peak was first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty under Emperor Xiaowen and was called Zhenrong Temple. It was one of the five major meditation sites of Wutai Mountain. The current buildings are relics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is renowned for its Yellow Sect headquarters and palace-style architecture. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty ordered its reconstruction and exceptionally allowed the use of yellow on the buildings, signifying that Bodhisattva Peak was of the same standard as royal buildings. Official guardians were stationed at the front and rear gates to protect the incense burners and offerings, showcasing the emperor's 'supreme' and 'noble and wealthy' status, which is unique among the four famous Buddhist mountains. Emperor Kangxi visited Bodhisattva Peak five times for pilgrimage, and Emperor Qianlong visited six times, leaving numerous inscriptions and calligraphy. The temple is now listed as a 'National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit' by the State Council. The Mahavira Hall of Bodhisattva Peak, also known as the Great Buddha Hall, has a base of blue and white stone Sumeru seats, 16 meters wide and 16.5 meters deep. The hall has three bays in width and six rafters in depth, surrounded by corridors, with a single-eaved hip-and-gable roof. The central front eaves are fitted with lattice doors, and there is a double-eaved porch in front of the hall. Inside the hall, there are statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Tsongkhapa, and others. 📢📢📢tips: The entrance fee for Bodhisattva Peak is 10 yuan, cash only, no online payment. Prepare cash in advance when visiting Bodhisattva Peak. There are 108 steps at Bodhisattva Peak. The view of Wutai Mountain from the steps is quite spectacular and worth checking out. Elderly and young children should proceed with caution.